My VH project was, or is, as close as I would expect for Parker work. It is a 216,000 range gun and is up to my standards. I own maybe six or more benchmark guns and I like my project VH as well as any of them. I am not much of a recolor guy, this being my first, and probably last. However, this VH screamed for a full refinish, and it got one. However, I'm sure there are others, like Brad, who can do a similar job. Cladio is right on the money with his comments about brightness and translucency. Some collectors who post pictures of their guns don't understand that such characteristics are missing from their guns.